Marker:Marker Definitions
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Use this command to specify or change options related to the current marker, including the marker size, selvages and the fabric spreading method.
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Icon & Location
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Dialog Explanation
Marker Name
Set the marker name as it will appear in the Plotted file header.
Dimensions
Set the Width (Y) and Length (X) of the Marker.
Marker List
List of all the markers created, for quick loading. The list saves the Width, Length and Marker name.
Load the setting, by click on the 'Apply' button.
Number Of Plies
Set the number of plies for the Marker. If a single piece is placed on a marker with 10 plies, then automatically this pieces will be shown as placed 10 times.
Layout Mode
Set the layout of the fabrics.
Single
No piece can be folded.
Tubular
Tubular layout refers to fabric that is sold in a tube; pieces can be folded on the upper or lower edges of the marker. Tubular markers must have at least 2 plies. The fabric has been spread all face up or all face down. Foldable pieces in the up and down directions will have the letter 'U' beside them.
Faced
Faced layout refers to fabric that must be spread face to face with folds on the right and left side. Faced markers must have at least 2 plies. Pieces can be folded on the right and left edges or the maker. Foldable pieces in the left and right directions will have the letter S beside them.
Folded
Folded layout refers to tubular fabric that has been spread face to face with folded edges on the right and left side. Pieces can be folded on the upper, lower, right, and left edges of the marker. Folded markers must have at least 2 plies. Foldable pieces in the up and down directions will have the letter U beside them. Foldable pieces in the left and right directions will have the letter S beside them.
Allow Placing Of Folded Pieces During Auto Nesting On Both Sides Of The Marker
allow pieces to be folds on the upper and the lower sides of the marker in the autonest processes. this option is enable only when the Folded is selected in the Layout Mode.
Marker Materials
Select the materials that the marker will serve while auto nesting. i.e.:
- Marker Materials is defined as cotton.
- Piece A is defined as cotton.
- Piece B is defined as leather.
When auto nesting (e.g Nest++2) is executed, only piece A (cotton) will be placed.
Note: This is not the Materials Selection for the order.
Total Pieces Area
Indicate the total net. area of the Marker.
Marker Area With Waste Limits
In case that the fabric has poor edges, waste zone needs to be defined (at any side of the Marker table). This area is off-limits during automatic nesting, but it is possible to place pieces there manually.
Use Waste Field As Temporary Working Area
Indicate that quantities of pieces that are in the waste area will not be reduced in the Piece Bar.
